Author : Q. David Bowers
Publisher : Whitman Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,51 MB
Release : 2006-06
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780794821784
"You will learn how to get started, how to compare prices and values, important factors to focus on (such as grading and rarity), and more. Dave Bowers ... shares insight ... [on] how to be a smart auction bidder (including online); how to be a smart seller when the time comes; how to protect your investment"--Dust jacket.
Author : Whitman Publishing
Publisher : Whitman Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,96 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780794834067
A guide to coin collecting for beginners. Everything from buying tips to coin storage. This title will cover all the basics that beginning collectors need to know.
Author : Jeff Ambio
Publisher : Zyrus Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,31 MB
Release : 2008-05-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781933990170
Part of the Strategy Guide Series, this book is the perfect tool for the collector or investor of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Jeff Ambio presents his seasoned knowledge and insightful tips for the most beneficial collecting and investing tactics. Ambio's work on Walking Liberty Half Dollars is one of a kind -- the only book available on the subject -- and offers a complete and up-to-date guide to smart collecting and investing Walking Liberty Halves. This book consists of detailed analyses of each Business Strike from 1916-1947 and Proof Issues from 1936-1942. Strike, luster, rarity analysis, pricing data, prices realized and significant examples are examined and each coin is imaged in a high-resolution format for sharp detailed photos.
Author : Scott A. Travers
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781566250610
The award-winning title has now been revised to offer the most up-to-date information and consumer protection advice available.
Author : Jeff Ambio
Publisher : Transline Supply
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,28 MB
Release : 2009-08
Category : Coins as an investment
ISBN : 9781933990224
With an image of Liberty emblazoned on the obverse, the 19th and early 20th century Barber dime represented a pinnacle of classical American coinage. Within this guide is current information on pricing, auction records, strike, luster, population and rarity rankings.
Author : Scott A. Travers
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 13,94 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0375426264
Revised and Updated for the Gold Rush From one of the world’s most knowledgeable coin dealers–a former consultant to the Federal Trade Commission who is often quoted by the Wall Street Journal–comes a thorough update of the most-trusted consumer protection handbook to buying and selling rare and valuable coins. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a full-color insert, The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual, Seventh Edition is indispensable for seasoned collectors and novices alike. This substantially revised edition of the Coin Collector’s Survival Manual includes revised chapters that focus on legal and financial advice for buying and selling coins, and a new chapter on the most secure way to detect coins that have been "doctored." You will learn how to: • Avoid scams when buying and selling gold • Understand the new coin grading system • Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins • Know how high gold and silver coins will climb in value • Buy coins through Internet auctions–and avoid the pitfalls • Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Scott Travers, former vice president of the American Numismatic Association, was called the “preeminent consumer advocate in the numismatic field” by The New York Times. He is a contributor to all the leading coin publications and served as a coin valuation consultant to the Federal Trade Commission. He has been featured as a coin expert in Barron’s, Business Week, The WSJ, MSNBC and TODAY.
Author : Stephen Satchell
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 37,87 MB
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0080923054
Many high net worth individuals are interested in diversifying their portfolios and investing in collectibles. A collectible is any physical asset that appreciates in value over time because it is rare or desired by many. Stamps, coins, fine art, antiques, books, and wine are examples of collectibles. Where does the financial advisor or investment manager for these high net worth individuals go to learn about these investments? There is no comprehensive resource from the financial standpoint--until now. Dr Stephen Satchell of Trinity College, Cambridge, has developed a book in which experts in various types of collectibles analyze the financial aspects of investing in these collectibles. Chapters address issues such as: liquidity challenges, tax ramifications, appreciation timelines, the challenge of forecasting and measuring appreciation, and the psychological component of collecting and the role of emotion in collectible investing. Key FeaturesFeature: Contributors are experts in collectible investing from around the worldBenefit: Gives financial advisors and wealth managers handy access to expert opinions to better advise clients interested in collectible investmentsFeature: Experts discuss the pros and cons of collectibles from an investment perspective in their area of expertise Benefit: One stop shopping, all expertise brought together in one volume, creating a handy reference guideFeature: Experts discuss art, stamps, coins, antiques, wine, from around the world in one global perspectiveBenefit: Wealth managers can gain information about a wide range of collectibles and learn about investing in these types with a global perspective
Author : Jeff Ambio
Publisher : Transline Supply
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,22 MB
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Coins as an investment
ISBN : 9781933990248
Numismatic expert Jeff Ambio introduces the general public to the coin collecting market in this simple and entertaining guide on how to sort through old family coins. By the end of What to Do With Granddaddy¿s Coins, readers will be equipped with the knowledge (and a self-made list of coin values!) to confidently approach the cutthroat coin market. All the basics of handling granddaddy¿s coins are covered. Included are chapters on supply lists, how to care for coins, what makes a coin valuable on today¿s market, and the benefits and drawbacks of contacting dealers. Step-by-step directions will prepare readers to identify and approximately value their coins. Reading this guide will equip the non-coin collector with the knowledge to discuss their coins with familiarity and understanding in the numismatic market. An indispensable tool for anyone who came into a coin collection, this book will prepare readers to approach other experts and make wise choices when handling various coins. Learn how to successfully sell granddaddy¿s coins without squandering any valuable treasures!
Author : Scott A. Travers
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 33,54 MB
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0375723730
America’s #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you how to play the lucrative global game of coin collecting and investing by including: • How to identify valuable coins that are hiding in pocket change • Secrets of how to grade, trade, and preserve coins like the experts • Current trends in the coin market and how to profit from trading coins • The most complete coin price guide on the market today!
Author : Neil S. Berman
Publisher : Coin & Currency Institute
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0871844028
A bible for coin investment in the 21st century.Twenty years ago, the first edition of this book was revolutionary in its approach to the buying and selling of rare coins. Collectors and investors were told that if they followed empirical models of price performance and investment return, not only would they profit handsomely, but their coin purchases would also outperform traditional investment vehicles.For this new edition, the well-known professional numismatist Silvano DiGenova and Dr. Jason Perry, Financial Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, have joined the books original author, Neil S. Berman to fully update the contents, taking into account the steady acceleration in rare coin prices, changes in trading practices, the revolution in grading standards, and external factors affecting the buying and selling of coins. The result is a no-holds-barred look at todays evolving market that is indispensible to experienced collectors and investors as well as neophytes.Included is an extensive price history of all United States coins from 1955 to date, with notable auction results and listings of key dates. The numerous charts of data and illustrative graphs interspersed throughout will be useful to dealers and collectors alike in forming strategies to take advantage of what will be one of the great growth areas of the 21st century.
